16 Facts About Ian Long

1. Ian Long blamed "far-left" Democrats for opposing the spending package approved by House Republicans and supported by Trump.

2. Ian Long was deployed to Afghanistan in November 2010 through June 2011.

3. Ian Long was a machine gunner, promoted to corporal on Aug 1, 2011.

4. Ian Long served as a US Marine from Aug 4, 2008 to Mar 2, 2013.

5. Ian Long said it is a safe area and a shooting is very unusual there.

6. Ian Long worked there and served in the Navy, according to his Facebook page.

7. Ian Long was a sweet guy who served his country and was using his GI Bill to go to college and get a degree to help more people.

8. Ian Long would go to the gym and then he would, I guess, try to learn dance moves or something.

9. Ian Long lived with his mother, according to multiple news reports.

10. Ian Long was deployed to Afghanistan from November 16, 2010 through June 14, 2011.

11. Ian Long heard another volley of shots once he was safely outside.

12. Ian Long used a smoke bomb, according to a law enforcement official.

13. Ian Long insists he isn't thinking about any of that right now.

14. Ian Long was replaced by Jonotthan Harrison on the next series — and hasn't snapped in a game since.

15. Ian Long had at least six errant shotgun snaps to rookie Sam Darnold, including one that soared over the quarterback's head.

16. Ian Long had gone from being the leader of the Jets' offensive line to an unexpected punchline.